Week 13
This week, I was finally able to test out the system in its entirety, using the audio lab. It was much more successful than I could have ever imagined. Everything went smoothly, and for the most part, it was plug-and-play! There were no technical issues; it seems I accounted for them beforehand.
The new interaction, based on motion energy, blended seamlessly with the performance I was trying to create. Dancers were able to play, have fun, and enjoy the music while contributing to the sound and visual aspect overall. It felt effortless, not forced at all like the media arts pose.
The camera feedback created by feeding the algorithm and camera into itself yielded gorgeous visuals that were cohesive with the other visuals I synthesized earlier. Overall, everything felt like one piece. I got incredible documentation and stitched the footage together. Now I just need to prepare for my next performance on April 28th.